Detail 01
Dual trigger
Bow and edge are separate zones, so the module can play a full crash or a shorter edge accent from one pad.
Product detailSKU #1274034492072
RolandCY-8 V-Cymbal Dual-Trigger Crash
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12 in dual-trigger crash pad for Roland V-Drums. Bow and edge trigger separately and it chokes, so crash hits and stops feel like a real cymbal.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding a second or third crash to an existing Roland electronic kit
- Players who choke crashes and need that gesture to register
- Replacing a single-trigger crash pad that ignores edge hits
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting a ride — this is voiced and sized as a crash
- Non-Roland modules without a compatible dual-trigger input
- Acoustic players; it makes almost no sound unamplified
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Choke support
Grab the edge and the sound stops, the way you would mute a real crash. Needs a module input that reads choking.
Detail 03
Rubber playing surface
Quieter and easier on sticks than metal, but the rebound is stiffer than a thin brass cymbal.
Detail 04
Swinging mount
The pad moves when struck instead of sitting rigid, so hits feel closer to acoustic and are gentler on your wrist.
Detail 05
Single 1/4 in cable to the module
Both zones travel on one stereo cable. A mono cable kills the edge zone and choke entirely.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No cymbal stand, arm, or mount hardware included — check what your rack has free
- 02Use a stereo 1/4 in cable, or you lose edge and choke
- 03Confirm your module has a spare cymbal input and assign the voice after connecting
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a stand for this?
Yes. It mounts on a cymbal arm or stand, and neither is included. Check whether your drum rack has a spare arm before ordering.
02Will it choke on my module?
Choking works when the module input supports a dual-trigger cymbal and you use a stereo cable. Single-zone inputs will play hits but ignore the choke.
03Can I use it as a ride instead?
You can assign a ride voice, but at 12 in with two zones it lacks the bell and larger bow of a dedicated ride pad.
04How loud is the pad itself?
Stick-on-rubber is much quieter than a metal cymbal, but not silent. Late-night players in shared walls still hear the impact.
